Venture Together's 57-Year Legacy of Inclusion and Opportunity Featured in All Access with Andy Garcia

Public Television distributed segment highlights the people, programs and community connections at the heart of Venture Together's work supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Rockland County

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For 57 years, Venture Together, Inc. has worked alongside people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to build lives rooted in choice, connection and opportunity.

What began as a grassroots effort by a local parent seeking summer activities for their child, has grown into a comprehensive network of community-based programs and services across Rockland County. Today, Venture Together supports individuals throughout their lives through residential services, day and community habilitation, employment services, Camp Venture, therapeutic equestrian programs, recreation and more.

Now, that story is reaching a broader audience.

Venture Together has been selected as a featured agency on All Access with Andy Garcia, an educational program distributed to Public Television stations throughout the United States. A newly completed short-form video takes viewers inside Venture Together, highlighting the people, programs and everyday moments that demonstrate what meaningful inclusion looks like in practice.

Watch the finished Venture Together feature here.

The video brings viewers into Venture Together's community—from programs that help people develop skills and pursue greater independence to recreational experiences, employment opportunities and the community-based residences people call home. At its center are the individuals Venture Together supports and the staff, families and community members who help make that work possible.

"Stories have the power to change perceptions and break down barriers. We're honored to partner with All Access with Andy Garcia to help shine a light on the lives, talents and contributions of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the programs and staff that support them, and the impact of Venture Together on the community," said Celia Solomita, CEO of Venture Together. "Greater visibility leads to greater understanding, stronger communities and more opportunities for people of all abilities to thrive."

The feature also reflects how far community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have come. Venture Together was founded by families who envisioned something more for their loved ones: opportunities to participate fully in their communities, build relationships, develop skills and make meaningful choices about their own lives.

That vision continues to shape the organization today. Across its programs, Venture Together works to create opportunities for people to participate in their communities in ways that reflect their individual goals, interests and abilities.

The All Access with Andy Garcia program is distributed to Public Television stations nationwide. Distribution does not guarantee that the segment will air on every Public Television station or on a specific date. Venture Together will share additional information about broadcast availability as it becomes available.

Members of the media interested in covering Venture Together's work or the issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities may request access to the finished video and available B-roll.

About Venture Together, Inc.

Venture Together, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing comprehensive support and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Rockland County, New York. Founded 57 years ago by families for families, Venture Together provides residential services, day and community habilitation, employment services, Camp Venture, equestrian programs, recreation and other opportunities that support independence, dignity, inclusion and meaningful participation in the community.

For more information, visit Venture Together's website.

About All Access with Andy Garcia

All Access with Andy Garcia is an educational program highlighting topics and organizations across a range of industries and sectors. The program is created by a veteran production team and distributed to Public Television stations throughout the United States.

Media Contact
Emma McCormick
Marketing & Communications Manager, Venture Together

Mobile: 845-608-7729
Work: 845-624-4201 (ext. 1017)
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE All Access